Finance Council

The role of the Parish Finance Council shall be consultative to the pastor who presides over the Finance Council.  The meetings of the Finance Council are called by the pastor who approves the agenda.  While it is expected that the pastor give due consideration to the advice of the Council, the pastor alone, in concert with the pertinent regulations of the Archdiocese, has the ultimate responsibility for all decisions affecting the finances of the parish.
The duties of the Parish Finance Council are assistance to the pastor in:
  • The preparation of the annual parish budgets for all parish ministries.
  • The review of periodic financial reports.
  •  Consultation on major capital expenditures.
  •  Advice on fundraising efforts.
  •  The review and certification of movable inventories.
  •  Provide written recommendations when archdiocesan contract review process requires such from all members of the finance council (whether in favor or not).
  • Provide aid and advice in other areas as requested by the pastor.

AWARENESS
Members of the St. Thomas By The Sea Finance Council are:
  • Father Paul Iruthayasamy
  • Deacon Steve Seymour
  • Stephen Kerchner, Chairperson
  • Joe Fierro, Secretary
  • Marge Keller, Bookkeeping